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Device summary
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Nord CE5
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.5-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.5 mm × 161.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 76.0 mm × 163.6 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 199 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Resolution | — | 2392 × 1080 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | Yes | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · OIS | Main · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP | Ultra Wide · 8 MP |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP | Front · 16 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 80 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 7100 mAh |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 6 |
| USB | — | USB Type‑C 2.0 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.5-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.5 mm × 161.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 76.0 mm × 163.6 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 199 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Resolution | — | 2392 × 1080 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | Yes | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · OIS | Main · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP | Ultra Wide · 8 MP |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP | Front · 16 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 80 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 7100 mAh |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 6 |
| USB | — | USB Type‑C 2.0 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Nord CE5
2.6 mm taller · minor difference
Weight
Galaxy A25
2 g lighter · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy A25 vs Nord CE5 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Nord CE5
Strengths
- 7100mAh India battery — class-leading CE endurance
- 199 g at 76.02 mm — best ergonomics in 2025 Nord launches
- Dimensity 8350 Apex with 80W wired charging
Compromises
- 5200mAh global battery unremarkable outside India
- FHD+ display trails Nord 5 1.5K panel
- Plastic frame feels budget versus Nord 5 glass build